The Southern Georgia Regional Commission is seeking qualified candidates for the position of GIS Analyst. This position involves interaction with local governments throughout an 18 county region. Position responsibilities include all aspects of Geographic Information Systems, from sales to solution implementation, data and map production, solution innovation and creation, delivery and training. The qualified applicant will also assist the GIS Program Director in a variety of GIS initiatives including projects in desktop and online environments that will cover a wide array of practical GIS uses. The successful candidate will possess experience and knowledge in many of the following areas:
Job Title: GIS Analyst
Department: GIS
Required Experience/ knowledge/ skills:
- Experience using ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop software
- Experience with creation and manipulation of spatial datasets
- Experience with spatial analysis and geoprocessing methods and tools
- Ability to utilize ModelBuilder to automate repetitive processes
- Experience utilizing the ArcGIS Online environment in solutions
- Experience analyzing user requirements for GIS solutions
- Ability to create clear technical documentation of solutions where needed
- Experience in planning and coordinating the implementation of new solutions
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1 years practical experience with GIS systems, be able to work flexible hours if needed, possess professional interpersonal skills, an ability to follow written and oral instructions, work well without close supervision and in a team environment, and have good oral communication skills, as you will be interacting directly with local government officials.
Full-time position with excellent benefits. Salary DOE/Q. Valid driver’s license, MVR, background check and drug test required.
Send resume to SGRC, 327 W Savannah Ave., Valdosta, GA 31601, Attn: Rachel Strom or rstrom@sgrc.us . Open until Filled. EOE M/F/V/A 60+
